Ultimate Zookeeper Experience

The Ultimate Zookeeper Experience is a rare behind-the-scenes opportunity like none other, taking you places visitors don't usually get to go! 

Join our Animal Care Manager for an unforgettable day learning about Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo and assisting in the daily care of our animals. You'll see a range of species and will get to service a habitat, create enrichment, prepare a diet, and even participate in animal training. Each Experience is different depending on what’s happening in the Zoo.

Experience Details:

Available dates: Saturday 31st October, Saturday 28th November, Saturday 12th December, Saturday 23rd January

Time: 9 am to 2 pm – includes 30min lunch break

Cost: $429 (includes a free Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo cap)

Age: 18 years and older

Participants: Maximum of 4 participants per day

Food: Lunch will be provided by our friends at REX Tremendous. We are able to cater for some dietary requirements. Please pick your preference on the booking form when purchasing. 

Clothing: You must come prepared with appropriate shoes and clothing for the day, like what you’d wear for tramping or working outside. This includes sturdy enclosed shoes, long pants, a hat, and wet-weather gear if appropriate. You will be provided with additional information after booking. You may get wet and dirty!

Accessibility and fitness: This is an immersive, full-day experience and requires a moderate level of fitness as there is a lot of walking involved, some uneven surfaces and activities such as cleaning or shovelling. Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair accessible.  

Health and safety: Participants must comply with all health and safety directions as per the terms and conditions, and any communications from Zoo staff throughout the experience. Physical contact with animals may or may not occur on this experience, and inclusion of any particular animals is not guaranteed.